2007-07-17 13:37:02 · 17 answers · asked by Amo 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm just wondering, because I've noticed people using the "image" of God more as an idol, and forgetting about our actual God, the Creator.
2007-07-17 13:42:47 · update #1
By the way, I could also be considered a fellow "Christian" but do not limit myself to the stereotype.
2007-07-17 13:43:55 · update #2
If we are speaking only of those who 'claim' to be Christian, the ratio is probably in the vicinity of 3% true to 97% false. If you are taking the entire population of the Earth in consideration, it would probably fall to less then 1%.
2007-07-17 14:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by sixfoothigh 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd say only about 25% are real if you look at the general population - probably a significantly greater percentage if you look in Christian churches, but still no where close to 100%.
There are alot of people who say they are Christian, and when you ask them how they know for sure, they give reasons that are people-based, like:
- My parents are Christians
- I'm a member of the whatever-church
- I've been Baptized
- I'm a good person
- I don't beat my wife
- I'm not a cannibal
ETC.
However, this is FALSE doctrine concerning what makes a person a Christian. The Bible clearly states that we can NEVER be good enough or do enough things to work our way to heaven. If we could, then we wouldn't need a savior.
If you ask a person how they're sure they're a Christian and they tell you about what Christ did for them on the cross, then you know they are for real.
2007-07-17 20:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I just heard a sermon by D. James Kennedy in which he cited two sets of numbers. The first is the percentage of Americans who say they believe in God. That number typically runs somewhere between 80 and 90 percent. THEN he says when the polls go further, asking, have you ever had a personal experience with Jesus Christ, do you have a personal relationship with Him, etc., that number is around 40 to 45 percent.
He went on to say that it was once in the 20's and has been steadily rising ever since. He predicted in the next 20 years there will be a TRUE Christian majority in this nation. I pray that he's right.
2007-07-17 20:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Just_One_Man's_Opinion 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are 6 billion humans and 6 million true Christians, so 3 to 1 ratio
2007-07-17 20:54:11 · answer #4 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know the ratio, but the majority of the so called Christians are false. Few there be that will find the narrow path.
2007-07-17 20:41:43 · answer #5 · answered by mesquiteskeetr 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There was only one absolutely true Christian and he died a bit less the 2000 years ago. His words and action have been bastardized ever since.
2007-07-17 20:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by Terry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gods word says wide is the path that leads to destruction and narrow is the gate that leads to eternal life with Him. God also said He'll tell those who claim to be believers to flee from Him you doers of evil. I don't know the exact numbers but I'm assuming quite a few of us will be cast away. Sad but true and only God knows the truth.
2007-07-17 20:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Gir 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It depends what you mean by true and false Christians. Since you'll not find any consensus the answer to your question depends on who you ask.
2007-07-17 20:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably like 1:10. So many people say they're christians but they don't believe the bible is the word of God. It's either one or the other.
2007-07-17 20:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by grl235 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The problem arises when people create God in their own image. Then their God is too small.
2007-07-17 21:22:47 · answer #10 · answered by Linda R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋